Girodel is a gallant man of rank, always behaving the was the etiquette demands, always being perfectly correct. He may seem cold and careless at first sight, but when one looks closer, it is easy to see that he too has a fire burning in his heart.
He is a honorable man, who would never do anything behind your back
and he is loyal. He does not handle without thinking and he is extremely
patient, qualities that may make him seem dull. But he can also be a good
friend and above all, he is very understanding. It seems as if he is the
only one who understands Oscar (besides André of course), who watches
her closely. He is in love with her; so much that he would turn his life
up-side down for her, a deed that he would probably not even think of in
any other situation.